Google Chrome OS business edition expected in 2011

Google talked about the security features of Chrome OS at last week's RSA Conference, and revealed that a business version of the operating system is expected to be released next year.

Will Drewry, a Google software security engineer, said the fact that the company's Chrome OS is an open source project allows for constant feedback from developers regarding security design. This, he said, should reassure those acquiring a Google Netbook about the product's security.

Google plans to release a consumer version later this year and a business version featuring more management muscle in 2011, Drewry said.